We've tightened what earns a Pursue. A home now needs a published valuation, a strategy that still makes money after real running costs and lender stress tests, and no listing problems that would stop a mortgage. You'll see fewer Pursues, and each one has been checked harder.
See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · G77 6RA
Under offerListed 174 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
An exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the area's most admired and distinctive homes.
This substantial five-bedroom detached villa occupies a generous corner plot and enjoys a prime location close to a wide range of local amenities, including The Avenue Shopping Centre, highly regarded East Renfrewshire primary and secondary schooling, excellent transport links, and local shops along Ayr Road.
The property has been comprehensively refurbished to an exacting standard by the current owner, including a new roof, new double-glazed windows, and a full rewire, offering true turnkey accommodation for the discerning purchaser.
Extending to approximately 2,400 Sqft or 220 Sqm (excluding the basement).
The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged as follows: Ground Floor: A welcoming entrance vestibule leads into an impressive reception hallway with WC and staircase to the upper level.
The heart of the home is a stunning breakfasting kitchen, complete with a central island, an extensive range of wall and floor-mounted units, integrated Neff appliances, and a free-standing LG American-style fridge/freezer.
The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining room and living area, creating an ideal open-plan space for modern family living and entertaining.
A separate utility room provides additional practicality.
A bright and spacious sitting room offers a more formal retreat, while bedroom one is located on the ground floor and benefits from a beautifully appointed en-suite shower room with adjoining storage.
A versatile dressing room/home office completes the ground floor accommodation.
First Floor: A broad staircase, featuring an original stained and leaded glass window at the half-landing, leads to the upper level.
The landing provides access to four further bedrooms—three well-proportioned doubles and a flexible single bedroom or home office.
A stunning four-piece family bathroom serves this level, while bedrooms two and three benefit from additional storage and access to eaves space.
A substantial basement offers excellent potential for further development, subject to the necessary planning permissions and building warrants.
The property specification includes gas central heating via a combi boiler, full rewiring, and new double glazing throughout the majority of the home.
Set within generous corner garden grounds, the property enjoys a particularly desirable sunny, south facing orientation. A broad driveway provides ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles.
A hugely popular suburb, Newton Mearns is located approximately 9 miles from Glasgow City Centre.
Commuter routes are served by the M77, M8 and Glasgow Orbital motorways which also provide around 30 minute journey times to both Glasgow and Prestwick international airports.
There are regular train and bus services to Glasgow, East Kilbride and the Ayrshire coast.
Newton Mearns is recognised as providing amongst the highest standards of local amenities including healthcare centres, banks and libraries and a broad range of supermarkets, boutique shops and restaurants.
Local sports and recreational facilities include Parklands Country Club, David Lloyd Rouken Glen, Cathcart, Williamwood and Whitecraigs Golf Clubs, Whitecraigs Tennis Club, as well as East Renfrewshire Council's own excellent sports and leisure facilities at Eastwood Toll.
The Old Manse is conveniently located for access to The Avenue Shopping Centre, Waitrose at Greenlaw Village Retail Park, Broomburn Park and local shops at the Broom.
Silverburn shopping Centre is a short drive away.
For those with young families, the property sits within the catchment area for some of Scotland's highest attaining Primary and Secondary Schools, including Mearns Castle and St.
Ninian's High Schools. EPC Band D. The home report can be viewed on our website or can be downloaded from the Onesurvey website: Viewing advised
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
Short-let licence or registration needed
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs

FAQ
About Ayr Road, Newton Mearns
Explore nearby